How Important Is It to be Part of a Community?...I have asked myself this question a few times. I am on several social media sites; just because I can be. Sometimes...reactionscomments
Why We Need to Tell Our Stories...Advanced prostate cancer sucks. It’s not just the diagnosis or the prognosis. It is everything about the disease including treatment. There is...reactions7comments
Never Expected Cancer...My GP started DRE's and PSA's when I turned 50. It was March 2017, 67 years old and in for my yearly...reactions2comments
Bob Tierno...Bob was previously a health leader on ProstateCancer.net. In 2018 I was diagnosed with T2C prostate cancer discovered early and now have...
Sounding Like A Broken Record...We have heard repeatedly that early detection is the key for people with prostate cancer. I'm still a little surprised at the...reactions3comments
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Relationships & Family...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Keeegel or Kaaagel??...What is a Kegel, and how do I pronounce it? Truthfully, it doesn’t matter how you pronounce it. It really just matters...reactions2comments
Why Does Cancer Cause Insomnia?...Cancer can rob you of the sleep you need to heal. Published research confirms that insomnia affects between half and three-quarters of...reactionscomments
Hope vs Expectation...The words hope and expectation are almost synonymous. Hope is a feeling of desire for a certain thing to happen. Expectation is...reactionscomments
Tips for Minimizing Your Fall Risk...Fall risks are all around, but when your mobility is impaired, fall risks are amplified. As such, so should be your awareness...reactionscomments
Can prostate cancer be genetic?...At age 64, single and celibate, I have burning sensations in the urethra when urinating or ejaculating. My great grandfather, grandfather and...reactions5replies
Gas...I am in my third week of radiation and have an alarming amount of gas. Is this normal?...reactions2repliesSide Effects
Who Are You Looking After?...Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to make a recovery from prostate cancer. It might not be a full recovery but your diary...reactionscomments
Incontinence and bladder issues...A place to discuss problems with incontinence and bladder function. Privacy: only your username and any profile picture you’ve added will be...reactions13repliesSide Effects
What Does Race Have To Do with Prostate Cancer?...Did you know that men of color are more likely to develop and die from prostate cancer? Several factors could contribute to...reactions2comments
ED Treatments – Penile Implants...So once again, I was reading the comments on a previous article, and someone asked a question about erectile dysfunction (ED) and...reactionscomments
13 Years and Counting...In 2004 and '05 I complained to doctors about always feeling like I have to pee and poop. Most of the time...reactions13comments
FeaturedAll things ED (erectile dysfunction)...So many men going through the prostate cancer journey suffer from erectile dysfunction. This dysfunction can come from different causes and can...reactions157repliesSide EffectsIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice
7 Things to Know About Hospice...“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality, it is a wonderful service that offers so much...reactionscomments
Join the Community...Welcome to our prostate cancer community! ProstateCancer.net is a place for those living with and after prostate cancer. Most of our articles...
